Grace and power : the private world of the Kennedy White House / Sally Bedell Smith.
Grace and power : the private world of the Kennedy White House / Sally Bedell Smith.
By
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Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948-
Publication Date
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2004
Publication Information
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New York : Random House,
Edition
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1st ed.
Physical Description
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608 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Geographic Term
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963.
Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- 1951-
Summary
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In his public life, JFK created a New Frontier, stared down the Soviets, and devoted himself to his wife and children. As first lady, Jackie mesmerized foreign leaders and the American people with her style and sophistication, creating a White House renowned for its beauty and culture. Smith brilliantly recreates the glamorous pageant of the Kennedy years, as well as the daily texture of the Kennedys’ marriage, friendships, political associations, and, in Jack’s case, multiple love affairs. Smith’s striking revelations include new information about what drew Jack to his numerous mistresses – and what effects the relationships ultimately had on the women; about the rivalries and resentments among Kennedy’s advisers; and about the poignant days before and after Kennedy’s assassination. Smith has fashioned a vivid and nuanced portrait not only of two extraordinary individuals but of a new age that sprang to life around them. Shimmering with intelligence and detail, GRACE AND POWER is history at its finest.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9780375504495
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Botwood (CBT) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 973.922 SM5 | Checked In |
Gander (GGR) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 973.922 SM5 | Checked In |